How important do you think farming is to the Douglas County economy?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 19, 2013
“I know it’s important to the state, and Lawrence has a lot of other things spurring the economy. But absolutely it’s important.”
— Susan Sanford, housewife, Topeka
“Very. We depend on the farmer, and we need the crops. I was raised on a farm.”
— Darlene Summerour, teacher, Shawnee
“It’s reasonably important. Agriculture is our roots.”
— Anne Stauffer, retired, Topeka
“I’m from Shawnee County, but I think it’s important here. The farmer’s market here is fabulous.”
— Connie Goodrich, retired, Auburn